“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,” 2 Timothy 3:16 NIV. This word, “GOD-BREATHED,” is the Greek translation of the Hebrew word: “Ruach,” meaning: “wind,” “breath,” or “Spirit. Its counterpart in the New Testament is the Greek translation: “Pneuma. Like Ruwach, it also means: “wind,” “breath,” or “Spirit. Adam was no more than a formed figure of dust until the “breath” of God was blown into his nostrils. In that instant, his created purpose and the power and authority God designed him to possess were fully authorized by the Almighty! The same is true for each of us. Only God’s breath can give life to our created purpose. At this very moment, I am weighing multiple directions for my next years of ministry. Sharon & I are not done, and we want to finish well. But first, we need a fresh breath of God-Breathed Empowerment, God Promised Provision, God Directed Vision, and God-Given Favor. Well, I’m feeling better already. Sincerely, I feel, a “Next” IS ON OUR HORIZON. LORD, make it so.
A serious pursuit of godliness requires an equally serious renunciation of worldliness. Too often, we measure spirituality with false scales. While being wisely selective with our public vices we are less so with our private attitudes and perspectives. In reality, it is the thoughts and intents of the heart where the greatest battles must be waged; our actions will ultimately align with the condition of our hearts. Lord God, You know me inside out, You are not fooled by human facades. Plow my heart with Your Word and Spirit and leave nothing unturned. Refresh my inward man that I may outwardly glorify You in all places at all times.
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